Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 26:4 in English Standard Version "Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself." 2Sa 16:11 And David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my own son seeks my life; how much more now may this Benjaminite! Leave him alone, and let him curse, for the Lord has told him to.2Ki 18:36 But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king’s command was, “Do not answer him.”Lu 23:9 So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer.